Choir Director & Residential Life Leader

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Appalachia (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals provided

Utilities included

Internet

Health insurance

Job summary

Mountain Mission School seeks a Choir Director who will lead the high school choir, support K–7 music, and serve as a residential hall parent. The role combines music education with daily care, discipleship, and ministry among students from diverse backgrounds.

The ideal candidate is a Christ-centered educator with Bach to modern worship experience, a heart for mentoring youth, and a willingness to travel for choir ministry as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in music, education, ministry, or related field.
• Ability to read music and conduct a choir or vocal ensemble.
• Experience working with students.
• Education degree, ACSI certification, or state teaching license preferred.
• First Aid and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school choir during the school day.
• Teach or support K–7 music electives as assigned.
• Lead students in developing musical skill, confidence, discipline, and joy in using their gifts.
• Read music, conduct ensembles, and provide musical instruction appropriate to student ability and program needs.
• Create a classroom and rehearsal environment that reflects Christian character, excellence, encouragement, and respect.
• Integrate a biblical worldview into music instruction and student formation.
• Work with support staff and other music or education team members to provide strong classroom management and student support.
• Maintain appropriate classroom records, communication, and preparation in alignment with MMS expectations.
• Plan and coordinate choir trips to churches and other ministry settings.
• Create itineraries and communicate clearly with students, parents, hall parents, staff, and ministry partners.
• Manage trip‑related budgets and logistics with care and accountability.
• Help students represent the mission and testimony of Mountain Mission School with humility, excellence, and joy.
• Travel with students for choir ministry opportunities, which may occasionally require being away from campus for multiple days.
• Work as part of a team to ensure students are supervised, cared for, and supported during travel.
• Help create a home‑like atmosphere on the residence hall rooted in Christian values, care, structure, and stability.
• Support the spiritual and emotional needs of children through prayer, devotions, biblical encouragement, and daily care.
• Attend to students’ physical needs, including personal care, hygiene, health routines, clothing needs, cleanliness, and healthy daily structure.
• Provide guidance, discipline, and correction in a consistent, age‑appropriate, and grace-filled manner.
• Help children develop social skills, problem‑solving skills, time management, responsibility, and healthy ways to express emotions.
• Monitor students’ educational progress and provide support for homework and school assignments.
• Encourage students’ involvement in social, recreational, worship, music, and enrichment activities.
• Work respectfully with parents and legal guardians, supporting family communication and honoring confidentiality.
• Help students navigate grief, transition, adjustment, and the challenges that may accompany removal from home.
• Model patience, affection, steadiness, and Christlike love in daily interactions.
• Establish Christ‑centered relationships with students marked by trust, care, consistency, and appropriate boundaries.
• Mentor students by reflecting Christ’s love and helping them grow in faith, character, responsibility, and confidence.
• Participate in the worshiping, residential, and community life of Mountain Mission School.
• Support MMS policies, procedures, standards, and campus rhythms.
• Work cooperatively with teachers, hall parents, administrators, support staff, students, families, and leadership.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Education, MMS President, Director of Home Life, or other designated leaders.

Skills

Music reading

Conduct ensembles

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACSI certification

State teaching license

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

Mountain Mission School seeks a Choir Director who will lead the high school choir, support K–7 music, and serve as a residential hall parent. The role combines music education with daily care, discipleship, and ministry among students from diverse backgrounds.

The ideal candidate is a Christ-centered educator with Bach to modern worship experience, a heart for mentoring youth, and a willingness to travel for choir ministry as needed.